If you ever feel overwhelmed, need someone to talk to, or require help with substance use, health concerns, or personal safety, the following free and confidential resources are available in British Columbia, many of them 24/7.

24/7 Mental Health Support
• Here2Talk – Free, confidential counselling and referral service for all BC post-secondary students (phone, app, chat).

Website: www.here2talk.ca
Phone (Canada): 1-877-857-3397
Phone (Outside Canada): +1-604-642-5212 (international charges may apply)

Addiction & Substance Use Support
• BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service – 24/7 confidential information and referrals for anyone in BC.

Phone (Lower Mainland): 604-660-9382
Phone (Toll-free in BC): 1-800-663-1441

Overdose Prevention & Naloxone
• Toward the Heart (BC Centre for Disease Control) – Information on naloxone, overdose prevention sites, and how to respond to an overdose.

Website: www.towardtheheart.com

General Health & Wellness
• HealthLink BC (8-1-1) – Free provincial health information and advice line. Nurses available 24/7; dietitians, pharmacists, and mental health professionals available at set times.

Website: www.healthlinkbc.ca
Phone: 8-1-1 (toll-free in BC)

Crisis Support
• 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support in Canada (24/7, free, confidential).

Website: 988.ca